Burbank High School Graduating Class of 1967 blog. See photos and read messages from the past and present!
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When the website appears, our fifth grade picture is at the top center of the page. In the lower right of that picture click where it says: click for full story to see the video and read the entire story and see the still pictures.
My surgeon, Dr. Gritsch, is also interviewed. He is the Surgical Director for Kidney Transplant at UCLA. He told me he has done well over 2,000 kidney transplants in the last 14 years! Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is ranked the #3 hospital in the entire U.S. again this year, and is ranked #7 for kidney transplant in the entire country again this year. So, I am glad that was the hospital and the surgeon that I had!
I found your blog while searching for information about Burbank High School and wanted to introduce myself. I recently re-launched Burbank.com, a guide to Burbank, California. In addition to providing information about Burbank's history, hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities, I also have a couple of pages dedicated to BHS:
I was wondering if you would be willing to add a link to Burbank.com - "Burbank, CA Guide" on your links section. It would really be appreciated! Also, I am happy to update the Burbank.com calendar with any events you have scheduled.
Thanks, Elliot
- - Elliot J. Silver Top Notch Domains, LLC Burbank.com
Below are a few responses from the latest newsletter sent out - Thanks Folks!
Cathy: Thank you so much for putting this newsletter together. I was unable to make the Centennial (Live in Texas now) but was so excited about reading about how everyone is doing. Going back in time can be fun and seeing the names of classmates, brings back the Burbank spirit and so many memories.
Keep up the great work! Patty Betbeze
Hi Cathy: Thank you so much for the newsletter. You are doing a wonderful newsletter. I have 2 granddaughters. I have moved back to Burbank. My husband and I won first prize at the Holiday Inn in Burbank Halloween costume contest. I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, Christmas, and a very Happy new Year.
Flora Angel Ferrens
Dear Cathy, I have has such a good time reading your newsletters. Thank you for sending them to me. I have not attended reunions, and love recalling everyone's names. Please pass my prayers on to Mary Ogle and her family. Peggy Tufts MacLeod
Thanks for the memories. This greeting comes from Kumasi, Ghana. I'm in an internet cafe on the campus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (son-in-law attends here). We are visiting grandchild #4 (age 20 months). I will be redeeming the time by conducting a seminar for preachers from Ghana and Togo. Teaching with translators is interesting. Then, I go back to the grind of the lab in Fayette, Missouri. (www.inovatia.com) I concur with Greg vanderWerff. I still tell people about Dr. Twitchell - especially my chemists who can't write a coherent research report. Paula Dean appeared on my radar a few years ago. The author of an article was Paula H. D. something (sorry Paula, I don't have my address book here in Africa). I read the abstract and knew it had to be her, so I e-mailed. Amazing!
Yesterday, Marilyn Miller and I visited Jackie Hayes Steen at her lovely home in Danville.
We all were in Z Club together at BHS and I have only fond memories of laughing A LOT with Jackie - she was and STILL IS a delight!
On the way home, I realized I'd forgotten to take any photos and Jackie graciously sent these beautiful pictures from her oldest son and her daughter's weddings. Thanks so much, Jackie!
Below is a very inspiring video clip about Jason McElwain (nickname J-Mac), the amazing young man who in 2006 hit six 3-pointers in the final minutes of his high school basketball game.
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The 17 year-old Senior at Greece Athena High School loved the game of basketball. Challenged by Autism, Jason McElwain had not displayed the athletic talent required to make the team; but he refused to give up. Jason attended every practice and assisted the team in whatever way he could. Within a short amount of time, he was given an official capacity on the team by being named team manager.
Dedicated to his team, Jason was one of the first to arrive at practice and among the last to leave. He made sure each basketball was filled with the recommended amount of air pressure; he filled the water bottles; he handed out towels to his teammates; and he toweled down the wet spots on the court. He took a job that most kids would never consider – and he never missed a practice.
As a reward for his dedication, the coach gave Jason a uniform and asked him to suit up for the team’s final regular season game. Jason took the uniform and wore it proudly. He encouraged each player as they took the court and was the first one to offer a “high five” each time they came off the court.
No one expected Jason to play that evening, but as Greece Athena took a commanding lead, the crowd was hoping to see their dedicated manager take the court, if only for a few moments. With less than four minutes to play, the coach barked for the 5 foot 6 Senior to step up. The young man, momentarily confused, took the court with a smile that lit up the arena. Nobody could have possibly imagined what they were about to witness, well nobody except for Jason.
The ball was passed to Jason and he quickly put up a shot. It bounced off the backboard to be rebounded by the opposing team. A few moments later, Jason found himself with the ball. With the crowd on their feet, Jason put up a long, three point shot that slashed through the net. Over the next four minutes, Jason McElwain put on an NBA caliber performance. He scored a total of 20 points — hitting six three point shots and one two point shot.
As the final moments ticked off the clock, McElwain was hoisted to the shoulders of his team mates and carried off the court. The drama was captured by video and has been shown on national networks across the globe. When asked about his performance, Jason didn’t talk about the performance of his life. Instead, he took the opportunity to encourage others. He simply said, “Keep working, keep dreaming. Someday you will get your chance.” source
Thanks girls for the great photos and reminder. And to Bob and Tom, you both look great for being so old - hahahaa - may you have a fantastic day!
Hey CP:
Guess who's turning 60 now? On Friday, Oct. 24th our own Bob and Tom Holst will be celebrating the BIG 60! They still have their winning smiles and gorgeous blonde hair! "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TWINS FROM A COUPLE OF YOUNGER TWINS..." We Love Ya!
Linda said I could post these photos from her 1965 birthday party, 1959 slumber party and 1958 square dance party - what a hoot!! Thanks Linda for the memories and glad the house sold so fast. It is a beautiful home (link).
Deanna, Andrea and Cathy,
In cleaning everything out of the house at 600 Walnut Ave. we found Dad’s slides which Louanne was able to scan. Thought you might enjoy a couple of them! Seems like only yesterday………….I don’t think any of us ever get this dressed up anymore.
Ciao bellas,
Linda
Follow up email:
Sure, you can post them on the blog……….I also have a couple of pictures from 1959 of my birthday slumber party that are a riot. You aren’t in them, of course, but Deanna, Marilyn, Patti Hardinghaus and Joan Haugh are! I will send you those, too and you can post them on your blog if you think they would be of interest!
Love you,
Linda
The first photo is Marilyn Miller, Deanna Lloyd, Linda Peterson, Andrea Moxness, Joan Haugh, Cathy Palmer and in the second one, Linda's mom and brother Danny join in as we stand in front of their house.
In the pic above: 1st: ??, Linda Peterson, Patty Hardinghaus, Joan Haugh 2nd: Deanna Lloyd and Marilyn Miller 3rd: ?? (is she Louanne, Linda's sister?)
October 26, 2008 UPDATE Here is Pete Peterson's page in his 45th Reunion booklet for the Class of '39.
